Buses to San Jose
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of San Jose, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose to Hayward | United States | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| San Jose to San Mateo | United States | 45 km (28 mi) | about 1 h 4 min |
| San Jose to Oakland | United States | 61 km (38 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| San Jose to Daly City | United States | 64 km (40 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| San Jose to San Francisco | United States | 67 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| San Jose to Berkeley | United States | 68 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| San Jose to Concord | United States | 72 km (45 mi) | about 1 h 33 min |
| San Jose to Antioch | United States | 74 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 35 min |
| San Jose to Salinas | United States | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| San Jose to Richmond | United States | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| San Jose to Modesto | United States | 86 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 48 min |
| San Jose to Stockton | United States | 87 km (54 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| San Jose to Los Angeles | United States | 492 km (306 mi) | about 9 h 5 min |
| San Jose to Tijuana | Mexico | 698 km (434 mi) | about 12 h 47 min |
| San Jose to Phoenix | United States | 989 km (615 mi) | about 18 h |
| San Jose to San Diego | United States | 670 km (417 mi) | about 12 h 17 min |
| San Jose to Mexicali | Mexico | 786 km (489 mi) | about 14 h 21 min |
| San Jose to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,368 km (850 mi) | about 24 h 47 min |
| San Jose to Seattle | United States | 1,142 km (710 mi) | about 20 h 45 min |
| San Jose to Denver | United States | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 27 h 2 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.